SW 117th Avenue over North Canal
FairMiami-Dade County, Florida · At SW 328th Street · Structure no. 874307
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 117th Avenue over North Canal is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SW 117th Avenue over North Canal in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 117th Avenue over North Canal built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 117th Avenue over North Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does SW 117th Avenue over North Canal carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW 117th Avenue over North Canal?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SW 117th Avenue over North Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.